wundervoll
wonderful
Exceptionally beautiful, magnificent, or great; inspiring admiration and joy.
EXAMPLE
Von der Bergspitze hatten wir eine wundervolle Aussicht auf das Tal.
From the mountain peak, we had a wonderful view of the valley.
wundervoll
wonderful
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Meanings
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Word structure
The adjective is made up of 'Wunder' (wonder) and the ending '-voll' (full of). So it literally means 'full of wonders' and describes something that causes amazement or great joy.
EXAMPLE
Das Konzert war ein wundervolles Erlebnis.
The concert was a wonderful experience.
Typical collocations
'Wundervoll' (wonderful) is often used to describe experiences, impressions, or people very positively. Common combinations are: 'ein wundervoller Tag' (a wonderful day), 'eine wundervolle Idee' (a wonderful idea), 'ein wundervoller Mensch' (a wonderful person), or 'eine wundervolle Zeit' (a wonderful time).
EXAMPLE
Wir hatten eine wundervolle Zeit im Urlaub.
We had a wonderful time on vacation.
Emotional expression
'Wundervoll' (wonderful) is a very expressive word. It is used to express strong admiration, enthusiasm, or deep happiness and is emotionally more intense than just 'schön' (beautiful/nice) or 'gut' (good).
EXAMPLE
Danke für das wundervolle Geschenk, ich habe mich riesig gefreut!
Thank you for the wonderful gift; I was absolutely delighted!
Compare with
wundervoll vs wunderbar
wonderful
Both words express strong positive enthusiasm. Wunderbar is more general and suits something that is simply very good, beautiful, or pleasing. Wundervoll tends to emphasize an especially beautiful or admirable effect, for example in an experience or a mood.
wundervoll
Der Blick auf den See bei Sonnenuntergang war wundervoll.
The view of the lake at sunset was wonderful.
wunderbar
Das Essen war wunderbar, und alle Gäste waren zufrieden.
The food was wonderful, and all the guests were satisfied.
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